Wembley the dream as Dudley Town are ‘hungry’ for more silverware
Matty Lovatt says his Dudley Town are “hungry” for more cup success as they aim to take a step closer to Wembley in the FA Vase tomorrow.
The Robins welcome Stourport Swifts in the second qualifying round, hoping to secure a third successive appearance in the first round of the competition.
Fresh from their JW Hunt Cup triumph last season, Dudley boss Lovatt is eyeing more silverware, but knows his team will face a stern test.
“You get addicted to that winning feeling,” he said.
“The memories are still fresh, and to experience anything like that again would be a dream. The group are hungry for more success.
“It is going to be difficult against Stourport. Our fixtures are always close encounters, full blooded, and there is a proper derby feel.
“This is one of the competitions that you always look to do well in. It has the carrot dangle of Wembley which is beautiful for all players, staff members and players.
“But, it’s also a good opportunity to make your mark, with respect to players and their CVs, and to say we have done well and were one of the better sides at step five in the country. It offers a great opportunity to go and prove that.”
Elsewhere in the competition, Eccleshall entertain local rivals Stone Old Alleynians. The Eagles are unbeaten in their last four North West Counties League (NWCL) Divison One South games and edged past Alsager Town last Tuesday. Stone sit 16th in the Midland Premier, and lost 1-0 to Winsford United midweek.
Brocton welcome Wellington, Wolves Sporting visit Coton Green, and Lye Town host Allscott Heath.
Birmingham OJM travel to Hanley Town after a 1-1 draw with Wednesfield in the Midland One midweek. Bilston Town, buoyed by a thrilling 4-3 win at AFC Bridgnorth midweek, host Hereford Pegasus while Gornal Athletic host Haughmond looking to bounce back from defeat to Smethwick Rangers.
Bewdley Town - unbeaten in six - host Atherstone Town after their win Redditch Borough in the Hellenic League Division One.
Meanwhile, Stafford Town entertain AFC Bridgnorth after defeat to Telford Town in the NWCL Division One South who league rivals Wolverhampton Casuals welcome in the league tomorrow.
